Adverbs of Evocation of Negative Emotions

embarrassingly

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/ɪm.bɛ.rə.sɪng.li/ or /im.be.rē.sing.li/

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in a manner that causes feelings of shame, self-consciousness, or awkwardness

disappointingly

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/dɪsəˈpɔɪnɪŋɫi/, /dɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋɫi/

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in a manner that is not as one had hoped for

horrifyingly

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/hɔ:.rɪ.faɪɪng.li/ or /haw.ri.faiing.li/

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in a manner that causes extreme fear or shock

confusingly

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/kən.fju.zɪng.li/ or /kēn.fyoo.zing.li/

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in a way that makes things unclear or difficult to understand

disgustingly

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/dɪs.gʌs.tɪng.li/ or /dis.gas.ting.li/

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in a way that is extremely unpleasant, causing a strong feeling of revulsion or discomfort

frighteningly

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/fraɪ.tə.nɪng.li/ or /frai.tē.ning.li/

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in a manner that causes intense fear

worryingly

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/wʌ.rɪɪng.li/ or /va.riing.li/

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in a way that causes concern or anxiety

depressingly

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/dɪp.rɛ.sɪng.li/ or /dip.re.sing.li/

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in a manner that causes feelings of sadness or hopelessness

menacingly

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/mɛ.nə.sɪng.li/ or /me.nē.sing.li/

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in a manner that suggests a threat or danger

suspiciously

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/səs.pɪ.ʃəs.li/ or /sēs.pi.shēs.li/

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in a manner that arouses doubt, mistrust, or a feeling that something may be wrong or dishonest

alarmingly

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/ə.lɑr.mɪng.li/ or /ē.laar.ming.li/

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in a manner that causes sudden concern or fear

shockingly

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/ʃɑ.kɪng.li/ or /shaa.king.li/

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in a way that causes great surprise, astonishment, or disbelief

horribly

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/hɔ.rəb.li/ or /haw.rēb.li/

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in a manner that is extremely unpleasant or terrifying

scarily

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/skɛ.ri.li/ or /ske.ri.li/

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in a manner that causes fear or anxiety

offensively

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/ə.fɛn.sɪv.li/ or /ē.fen.siv.li/

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in a manner that causes anger, resentment, or hurt feelings, often due to being disrespectful or inappropriate

flagrantly

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/fleɪg.rənt.li/ or /fleig.rēnt.li/

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in a manner that is openly or blatantly offensive, unmistakably violating rules, norms, or standards

provocatively

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/pɹoʊˈvɑkətɪvɫi/

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in a manner that causes anger or argument, particularly intentionally

pathetically

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/pə.θɛ.tɪ.kə.li/ or /pē.the.ti.kē.li/

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in a way that arouses sympathy, pity, or sadness

terrifyingly

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/tɛ.rɪ.faɪɪng.li/ or /te.ri.faiing.li/

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in a manner that causes intense fear, horror, or anxiety

devastatingly

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/dɛ.vəs.teɪ.tɪng.li/ or /de.vēs.tei.ting.li/

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in a manner that causes severe and overwhelming destruction or emotional pain

appallingly

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/ə.pɔ.lɪng.li/ or /ē.paw.ling.li/

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in a manner that is shockingly unpleasant or morally offensive, causing intense disapproval

chillingly

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/ʧɪ.lɪng.li/ or /chi.ling.li/

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in a manner that is deeply unsettling or unnerving, causing a shiver of fear or discomfort

frustratingly

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/frəst.reɪ.tɪng.li/ or /frēst.rei.ting.li/

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in a manner that causes feelings of annoyance or disappointment

horrifically

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/hɔ:.rɪ.fɪk.li/ or /haw.ri.fik.li/

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in a manner that is shockingly dreadful, causing extreme fear or revulsion

creepily

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/kri:.pɪ.li/ or /kri.pi.li/

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in a manner that evokes a feeling of unease, fear, or discomfort